# Event Details - **Event Name**: Well-Written: Writing for Creativity, Reflection and Wellbeing - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A 6-week creative writing course to help you reconnect with your voice, build confidence, & shape your experiences into meaningful storiesAbout this EventWhether you’re completely new to writing or returning after time away, Well-Written offers a supportive space to explore your creativity at your own pace.Blending mindful reflection with practical writing techniques, this six-week course will help you develop a sustainable writing practice while working towards a short story you feel proud of.What you’ll gainBy the end of the course, you will:Have written and refined a complete short storyFeel more confident expressing yourself through writingDevelop tools and techniques to support your creativityBuild a writing practice you can continue beyond the courseBe part of a warm, supportive creative communityHow the sessions workEach session follows a gentle Reflect – Craft – Create structure:Reflect: We begin with a short grounding exercise to help you arrive, settle your mind, and focus your attentionCraft: You’ll learn a key element of writing technique each week (such as character, voice, or structure)Create: You’ll have time to write, explore ideas, and begin shaping your own storySessions include guided exercises, discussion, and optional sharing. There is no pressure to share your work. Everything is invitational and supportive, with feedback focused on curiosity rather than critique.You’ll also receive light between-session prompts to help you keep writing in your own time.Weekly overviewOver the six weeks, we’ll explore:Week 1: Noticing and sensory detailLearn how to draw on your own experiences and observations to bring your writing to life through vivid, sensory detail.Week 2: Memory and emotional truthExplore how to write with emotional depth by showing how a character feels, rather than simply telling the reader.Week 3: Developing story ideas and charactersDiscover the core idea behind your story and begin shaping characters with clear motivations and stakes.Week 4: Voice, perspective and dialogueExperiment with different narrative perspectives and develop a sense of voice, including how to write natural, believable dialogue.Week 5: Structure, beginnings and endingsLearn how to shape your story, craft engaging openings, and create satisfying endings that stay with the reader.Week 6: Editing, completion and next stepsRefine your work through a simple editing process and build confidence in finishing and sharing your writing.Who is this for?This course is for you if you:Feel drawn to writing but don’t know where to startWant to reconnect with creativity in a low-pressure wayAre interested in writing as a reflective or wellbeing practiceHave started writing before but struggle to keep goingWould like structure, guidance, and a sense of communityNo prior writing experience is needed, only curiosity and a willingness to explore.Suitable for anyone 18+Just bring a pen and a notebook and enjoy letting your creativity flourish!The workshop run on 6 Tuesday evenings 7-9pm - the cost of the course is £120 for all 6 weeksTuesday 8th / 15th / 22nd / 29th September & 6th / 13th October 2026About the facilitator:Jess is a Leeds-based writer and educator, and the founder of Plot and Purpose, a creative project exploring writing as a tool for reflection, creativity and wellbeing.She holds an MA in Creative Writing and a PGCE in English, and has a background in content and community-led storytelling.Creative writing became an important part of her own life during a period of challenge, helping her to process difficult experiences and make sense of uncertainty. A short story she wrote during this time went on to win a 2025 international literary prize on the theme of hope.Through this journey, Jess developed a deep belief in writing as both a creative and reflective practice. She now creates supportive, thoughtfully structured spaces where people can explore their experiences, build confidence in their voice, and reconnect with storytelling in a meaningful way.You can find more of her work via Plot and Purpose on Instagram: @plotandpurpose https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/37b4f640-42bb-11f1-a0ab-0137025ce733-rimg-w983-h740-dca7a8ad-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/37f5f6e0-42bb-11f1-a2f8-5f78c887a938-rimg-w557-h740-dc153030-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leeds/well-written-writing-for-creativity-reflection-and-wellbeing/100001987513960759 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, contests, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 108, max: 120, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Leeds - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Chirpy - **lat**: 53.83032739999999 - **long**: -1.5381663000000572 - **full address**: Chirpy, 148 Harrogate Road, Leeds, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Well-Written: Writing for Creativity, Reflection and Wellbeing - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8079eb57f96f0002c9f96cad39aa5fa2aa666c12725f2210849997b6d946a5fe-rimg-w1200-h675-dce8dec3-gmir.jpg?v=1777382557 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Well-Written: Writing for Creativity, Reflection and Wellbeing being held? - **A:** Well-Written: Writing for Creativity, Reflection and Wellbeing takes place on Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Chirpy, 148 Harrogate Road, Leeds, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Well-Written: Writing for Creativity, Reflection and Wellbeing? - **A:** Well-Written: Writing for Creativity, Reflection and Wellbeing is organized by Chirpy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Well-Written: Writing for Creativity, Reflection and Wellbeing is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leeds, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Parking on Harrogate Road is unlimited further up Harrogate Road (past Baa Ram Ewe)We aim to make our workshops as accessible as possible to everyone, however if you have any special requirements or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0113 2660062 or hello@chirpystore.co.ukWhen you book on a Chirpy Workshop* you’ll get a stamp on your virtual Workshop Loyalty card - collect 8 stamps and get you 9th* FREE (*applies to workshops booked via Chirpy not those booked direct with workshop provider)Chirpy Workshop Refund PolicyIf you are unable to attend the workshop and cancel more than 7 days before the workshop date we will refund you the cost of the workshop via the same payment method you have book by.If you have you cancel within 7 days of the workshop we won’t be able to automatically refund your ticket price as we will have incurred material costs etc. However if we manage to resell your ticket via our waiting list & social media we will offer you a transfer or a refund.If we aren’t able to resell you ticket will only be able to transfer you to the next workshop which has spaces available after the closing dates for ticket sales." } ] } ] ```